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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.25, 615.66 and 153.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.25, 615.66 and 153.75 is: 230.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.25 : 615.66 = 153.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.25/615.66 = 153.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.25x = 615.66 × 153.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.25x = 94,657.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,657.73/410.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.73

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